10-21-2010 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 21, 2010
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Chuck Brill, Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze, Juli Neubarth, Mayor Cook
Members absent: None
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Jay Farrell; Cheryl Dooley;
Andy Nissen.
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve Minutes of September 16, 2010 meeting
Motion made by McGraw, second by Schwarze to approve minutes. Unanimous approval.
2. Airport Commission
Joel Schwarze (to 09/10, first full-term) Mayor Cook reported that Schwarze's appointment will be on an upcoming City
Council agenda for approval. Once approved, Schwarze will be on his second full -term until 09/15.
Chuck Brill (to 09/11, second full-term)
Dick Freeman (to 09/12, first full-term) Juli Neuharth (to 09/13, first full-term)
Doug McGraw (to 09/14, second full -term) Steve Cook (Council representative)
3. Review Updated Hangar Assignments
Updated map — see attached
Updated priority list
Hangar activity: No hangar activity
Olson was reminded to adjust the map to reflect previous action of the Airport Commission. Walling is
now in hangar 41 -6. Hahn is now in #1 -13.
Commissioners reported that there are interested parties for renting the former shop hangar. One potential
renter would give up two hangars to rent the former shop hangar. Based on interest received for renting
hangars, it would be likely that any hangar(s) that would become available after renting the former shop
hangar would be rented very quickly. Opening up the former shop hangar for rent would produce
additional airport revenue. Cost for the former shop hangar would need to be based on square footage and
reflect the fact that it is insulated and could be heated. If the renter were to use the existing boiler for heat,
it would be the tenant's responsibility to license and inspect the boiler on an ongoing basis.
4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects)
a) 2009 Airport Improvements — Hangar
a. Placing of Life Link III building. All work completed. Olson reported that just over $12,000 was
spent to move the hangar. $5,000 was received from TKDA and $5,000 will be collected from
KUL Contractors when their final payment is made.
b. One quotation from Wm. Mueller & Sons, Inc. for paving the driveway.
c. Discussion of light standard location was held.
A motion was made by Schwarze, second by McGraw to leave the light standard in the current
location and reduce the width of the driveway accordingly. Brill — aye; McGraw — aye; Freeman —
abstain; Schwarze — aye; Neubarth - aye. Motion carried.
Olson reported that staff intended to install a protective bollard on the roadside of the light standard
and also place reflective material on the base and light pole to protect against potential collisions
between vehicles and the light standard.
5. Future Proiects
2011 Airport Improvements — Crack sealing demonstration project scheduled was completed this week. Runway
users present provided input regarding how the crack sealing worked. Approximately 1,000 feet of the runway was
crack sealed using a spray injection patching process with fine aggregates that meet FAA's specifications. The reports
were very positive regarding how smooth the areas that were treated were compared to the remainder of the runway.
Staff will report initial results /comments to Mn /DOT Aeronautics for their review. If this method proves successful
and there are no issues in the spring, spray injection crack repair may be used to minimize use of AIP funds.
South Taxilane Ditch. At the last meeting, the Commission discussed authorizing a contractor to lay and cover
culverts so volunteer forces could haul materials. However, after a review of the 2010 YTD airport budget, it was
determined that it would be most prudent to defer the project to the spring of 2011.
6. Other Discussions/ New Business
Discussion was held regarding mowing large open areas. Olson reported that discussions with David
Kirkpatrick, who rents the hayfield on the west side of the runway, indicated that he will be able to
continue cutting/baling the infield and open area grasses. The Public Works department has identified
other large areas in the City, including the airport, for alternative management that reduces the amount of
time /money spent on mowing.
Olson reported that Skyview Dairy had plowed up this year's alfalfa ground and will be planting corn next
growing season. The corn is intended to be chopped for silage, which will reduce the chaff that will be
blown onto the airport.
Freeman reported that lights on the south end and west side of Hangar 44 are cycling.
At 6:20, a motion to adjourn was made by McGraw, second by Freeman. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 11/18/10.